Inverter generator - synchronous alternator hybrid

ABSTRACT

The invention was conceived to facilitate in the advancement in internal combustion engine driven generators. Generators today consist of either an inverter generator design or a synchronous alternator design. Both designs have their advantages and disadvantages. The inverter generator offers very precise AC power output, lower noise level, and lower fuel consumption rates but can’t handle heavy inductive loads well. The synchronous alternator offers slightly less precise AC power output, greater noise level, higher fuel consumption rates but can power heavy inductive loads very well.The invention incorporates both, known inverter generator design and known synchronous alternator design, connected to an internal combustion engine, to form a hybrid generator design. The hybrid dual generator/alternator design makes it possible for the invention to capitalize on all the advantages of both inverter generator and synchronous alternator designs, while eliminating all the disadvantages of both inverter generator and synchronous alternator designs.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is related to and claims priory from Provisional PatentApplication Ser. No. 63/207,364 filed Feb. 23, 2021

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Internal combustion engine driven, alternating current generators soldtoday are many designed in two different forms, an inverter generatorand a synchronous alternator.

Today’s conventional inverter generators produces clean AC power outputwith enhanced fuel efficiency compared to today’s conventionalsynchronous alternator, due to the capability for the internalcombustion engine to operate at a variable speed and lower speed.

The advantage of the inverter generator design over the synchronousalternator design, enables the user to have an internal combustionengine driven generator with lower noise levels and better fuel economy,compared to conventional synchronous alternator designs.

Today’s conventional synchronous alternators produce marginally lessprecise AC power output and reduced efficiency compared to today’sconventional inverter generators design, due to the required fixed highspeed at all times.

The advantage of the synchronous alternator design over the invertergenerator design is the increased durability, in a constant heavyinductive load or an extended run period, under a heavy loadenvironment. This harsh environment would decrease the operational lifeof the inverter generator.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The invention is powered by an internal combustion engine and drivesboth a known inverter generator and a known synchronous alternator. Thissingle internal combustion engine with the dual generator/alternatorhybrid design enables the user to have greater electrical outputflexibility and improved fuel efficiency compared to conventionalgenerators today. Whereas a single combustion engine drives either aninverter generator or a single combustion engine drives a synchronousgenerator.

The invention enables an internal combustion engine driven generator, tooffer the benefits of both, known inverter generator and knownsynchronous alternator design incorporated into one internal combustionengine driven generator/alternator design, instead of two differentcombustion engine generators and alternators.

When a low electrical demand is encountered, the invention switches overto a very fuel efficient inverter generator design, with grid likeelectrical power similar to conventional inverter generators.

When a high electrical demand is encountered, the invention switchesover to a very durable and effective synchronous alternator design, thatcan handle heavy inductive or constant, extended period heavy loaddemand, similar to conventional synchronous alternators.

The invention enables an inverter generator and a synchronous alternatorto work together as one generator, exploiting all the bestcharacteristics of each design. This is due to the capability to selectoperational modes in both the inverter generator and the synchronousalternator, either by manual or automatic means.

The invention also, eliminates the all worst characteristics of theconventional inverter generator and the conventional synchronousalternator designs and has the capability to operate either the invertergenerator or the synchronous alternator independently or combined withits CPU controlled systems.

The invention is capable of adapting to a broader spectrum of electricalneeds for the user, by means of maximizing both conventional invertergenerators and conventional synchronous alternators designs to theirfullest potential. Therefore, the invention is an improvement ininternal combustion driven generators and its capabilities exceeds allexisting conventional inverter generators and conventional synchronousalternators today.

The invention exhibits a combination of known elements that are shown tobe nonobvious, i.e.: known inverter generator and known synchronousalternator but are connected into one electrical generator unit, drivenby an internal combustion engine, which has not been done before.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 : Side view of invention with numbered components

FIG. 2 : Side view of invention with numbered components

FIG. 3 : Side view of invention with numbered components

FIG. 4 : View of I-G component cabinet with numbered components

FIG. 5 : View of electronic component cabinet with numbered components

FIG. 6 : View of invention with numbered components

FIG. 7 : View of inverter generator with numbered components

FIG. 8 : View of synchronous alternator with numbered components

FIG. 9 : Side view of invention with numbered components

FIG. 10 : Side view of invention with numbered components

FIG. 11 : View of invention of panel with numbered components

FIG. 12 : View of invention of with numbered components

REFERENCE CHARACTERS Components

-   1. Frame-   2. Internal combustion engine-   3. Engine ECU-   4. Inverter generator-   5. Inverter generator high frequency permanent magnet alternator-   6. Synchronous 50 cycle or 60 cycle alternator-   7. DC to AC inverter-   8. DC to AC inverter temperature sensor-   9. Rectifying system-   10. Rectifier temperature sensor-   11. Capacitors-   12. Inverter generator component cabinet-   13. Electronic component cabinet-   14. CPU-   15. Current sensing unit-   16. Engine speed sensing unit-   17. Inverter generator current line filter-   18. Inverter generator pulse width modulation (PWM)control-   19. Electronic engine speed control-   20. Synchronous alternator voltage regulation unit-   21. Synchronous alternator frequency regulation unit-   22. Synchronizing unit for the inverter generator and synchronous    alternator-   23. Manual medium output breaker for inverter generator-   24. Manual high output breaker for synchronous alternator-   25.CPU activated transfer switch medium output breaker for inverter    generator-   26.CPU activated transfer switch high output breaker for synchronous    alternator-   27. Generator control panel-   28. Manual or automatic transfer switch to change between the    inverter generator and the synchronous alternator-   29. Electrical outputs-   30. Electrical outlets-   31.On - off starting switch selector-   32. CPU selector/s for modes-   33. Fuel tank-   34. Fuel petcock-   35. Starting battery/capacitor power charging system-   36. Starting battery/capacitor power system-   37. Electric clutch-   38. Manual/centrifugal clutch-   39. Inverter generator storage power system-   40. Inverter generator storage power system voltage sensor-   41. Inverter generator storage power system charging system-   42. Transformer-   43. Inverter generator electrical outputs-   44. Synchronous alternator electrical outputs-   45. Inverter generator current sensor-   46. Synchronous alternator current sensor

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention has a Frame (1) an Internal combustion engine (2), coupledto the engine (2) are the Inverter generator high frequency permanentmagnet alternator (5) and the Synchronous alternator (6). Within theInverter generator (4) comprises: Inverter generator component cabinet(12), Inverter generator high frequency permanent magnet alternator (5),DC to AC inverter (7), DC to AC inverter temperature sensor (8),Rectifying system (9), Rectifier temperature sensor (10), Capacitors(11), Inverter generator current line filter (17) Inverter generatorpulse width modulation (PWM) control (18) Inverter generator storagepower system (39), Inverter generator storage power system voltagesensor (40), Inverter generator storage power system charging system(41) a Transformer (42).

There is an Electronic component cabinet (13) that contain the followingcomponents: CPU (14), Current sensing unit (15), Engine ECU (3),Electronic engine speed control (19) and Synchronous alternatorfrequency regulation unit (21). The Synchronous alternator (6) with theSynchronous alternator voltage regulation unit (20) can be configured tobut not limited to: a 2 pole, 4 pole or 6 pole, 50 cycle or 60 cyclealternator design. A Synchronizing unit for the inverter generator andsynchronous alternator (22) enables both the inverter generator (4) andsynchronous alternator (6) electrical outputs (43) and (44) to be safelyand properly combined.

There is a Manual medium output breaker for the inverter generator (23)and the Manual high output breaker for the synchronous alternator (24),CPU activated transfer switch for medium output breaker for invertergenerator (25) and the CPU activated transfer switch for high outputbreaker for the synchronous alternator (26).

There is a Generator control panel (27) that can has an On-off startingswitch selector (31), CPU selector/s for modes (32) and/or Manual orautomatic transfer switch to change between the inverter generator andthe synchronous alternator (28), Electrical outputs (29), Electricaloutlets (30), and there is an optional fuel tank (33).

METHOD OF OPERATION

To operate, turn the fuel petcock (34) to the on position, set theOn-off starting switch selector (31) to the run position, set heatinggrid, glow plugs or choke, etc. now manually or electrically start theEngine (2). The Engine (2) can have any fuel source. Once operating, setchoke (if a carbureted gasoline engine) to run position. When the engine(2) is warmed up, the required electrical load/s can be plugged into thegenerators electrical outlets (30) if it was a portable model.

If the invention was a permanently mounted generator model theelectrical outputs (29) from the generator would be hard wired and theelectrical plug outlets (30) would be eliminated and connected to butnot limited to i.e.: manual or automatic transfer switch to house,building, etc..

The Inverter generator high frequency alternator (5) generates but notlimited to: 3 phase alternating current (AC), which its output leadconnects to the Rectifying system (9) the produced 3 phase AC isconverted to direct current (DC) by means of the Rectifying system (9).

Capacitors (11) are added to the circuit to smooth the rectified DCwaveform from the Rectifying system (9) to the DC to AC inverter (7), anInverter generator current line filter (17) help clean up the AC linecurrent and the Inverter generator pulse width modulation (PWM) control(18) creates the control pulses of the inverter switches.

Therefore, the frequency and amplitude of the output voltage arecontrolled by the reference signal used for the modulation and controlsthe inverter output frequency regulation and output voltage and toreduce the harmonic content in the output voltage. There is an Invertergenerator storage power system (39) by means of a battery or capacitorto provide supplemental stored electrical power connected to the DC toAC inverter (7).

Electrical power output is monitored by the CPU (14) by means of theCurrent sensing unit (15), Inverter generator current sensor (45) andSynchronous alternator current sensor (46) and increases or decreasesengine output power or vary the engine speed by means of Engine speedsensing unit (16) and Electronic engine speed control (19) in accordancewith the load current by means of the Current sensing unit (15),Inverter generator current sensor (45) and Synchronous alternatorcurrent sensor (46). The CPU (14) can have a factory programed automaticmode load current settings or programmable manual load current settingsby means of the CPU selector/s for modes (32).

The Inverter generator (4) electrical outputs (43) can be connected toan optional Transformer (42) to provide proper voltage to either aManual medium output breaker (23) or the CPU activated transfer switchfor medium output breaker (25). The Current sensing unit (15), Invertergenerator current sensor (45) and Synchronous alternator current sensor(46) enables the CPU (14) to shift the power output from the mediumpower output to the high power output when required, by means of Currentsensing unit (15), Inverter generator current sensor (45) andSynchronous alternator current sensor (46) load sensing or a manualselector mode, manual load current settings by means of the CPUselector/s for modes (32) in the CPU (14) that enables a set mediumoutput power setting and the high output power setting.

If the manual medium output power load current settings by means of theCPU selector/s for modes (32) and/or Manual or automatic transfer switchto change between the inverter generator and the synchronous alternator(28) is selected, the Engine (2) will operate at but not limited to: avariable speed and the power output is monitored by the CPU (14) bymeans of the Rectifier temperature sensor (10), DC to AC invertertemperature sensor (8), Current sensing unit (15) Inverter generatorcurrent sensor (45), Synchronous alternator current sensor (46) andvaries the engine speed by means of Engine speed sensing unit (16),Electronic engine speed control (19) and Engine ECU (3), in accordancewith the load current by means of the Current sensing unit (15),Inverter generator current sensor (45) and Synchronous alternatorcurrent sensor (46) and the Inverter generator (4) electrical power willpass through the Manual medium output breaker (23) to provide a safebreaker system properly calibrated for the medium output setting.

If the automatic medium output power load current settings by means ofthe CPU selector/s for modes (32) is selected, the engine will operateat but not limited to: a variable speed and the CPU (14) will engage theCPU activated transfer switch for medium output breaker (25) and theInverter generator (4) electrical power will pass through the CPUactivated transfer switch for medium output breaker (25) to provide asafe breaker system properly calibrated for the medium output setting.

When the medium automatic mode setting is selected by means of the CPUselector/s for modes (32) the CPU (14) can vary the engine speed toconfigure the proper set rpm maintain adequate input power from theEngine (2) to drive the Inverter generator high frequency alternator (5)by means of the Rectifier temperature sensor (10), DC to AC invertertemperature sensor (8), Engine speed sensing unit (16), Electronicengine speed control (19) and Engine ECU (3), Inverter generator currentsensor (45) and Synchronous alternator current sensor (46) in accordancewith the load current by means of the Current sensing unit (15),Inverter generator current sensor (45) and Synchronous alternatorcurrent sensor (46).

If the manual high output power load current settings by means of theCPU selector/s for modes (32) and/or Manual or automatic transfer switchto change between the inverter generator and the synchronous alternator(28) is selected, the Engine (2) will operate at a set speed and thepower output is monitored by the CPU (14) by means of the Currentsensing unit (15), Inverter generator current sensor (45) andSynchronous alternator current sensor (46) and the set engine speed willbe maintained by means of the Engine speed sensing unit (16), Electronicengine speed control (19) and Engine ECU (3) in accordance with the loadcurrent by means of the Current sensing unit (15) and the Synchronousalternator (6) electrical power will pass through by means of the Manualhigh output breaker for synchronous alternator (24) to provide a safebreaker system properly calibrated for the high output setting.

If the automatic high output power load current settings by means of theCPU selector/s for modes (32) and/or Manual or automatic transfer switchto change between the inverter generator and the synchronous alternator(28) is selected, the Engine (2) will operate at a set speed and thepower output is monitored by the CPU (14) by means of the Currentsensing unit (15), Inverter generator current sensor (45) andSynchronous alternator current sensor (46) and the set engine speed willbe maintained by means of the Engine speed sensing unit (16), Electronicengine speed control (19) and Engine ECU (3) in accordance with the loadcurrent by means of the Current sensing unit (15) and the Synchronousalternator (6) electrical power will pass through by means of the CPUactivated transfer switch for high output breaker (26) to provide a safebreaker system properly calibrated for the high output setting

The Synchronous alternator (6) produces either but not limited to:single or 3 phase electrical output. The engine speed is set at a fixedrpm in accordance to but not limited to: a 2 pole, 4 pole or 6 polealternator design to produce the required 50 cycles or 60 cycles, bymeans of the CPU (14), which monitors the required engine speed by meansof Engine speed sensing unit (16) and Electronic engine speed control(19), Engine ECU (3) and the Synchronous alternator frequency regulationunit (21), to maintain optimum frequency regulation.

The Synchronous alternator (6) voltage output is monitored andcontrolled by means of the Synchronous alternator voltage regulationunit (20). The Synchronous alternator (6) output is connected to eitherthe Manual high output breaker for synchronous alternator (24) or theCPU activated transfer switch for high output breaker for synchronousalternator (26).

If the manual high output power load current setting by means of the CPUselector/s for modes (32) and/or Manual or automatic transfer switch tochange between the inverter generator and the synchronous alternator(28) is selected, the Engine (2) would operate at a set speed and notfluctuate engine rpm speed and not shift back to the Inverter generator(4) medium output mode when the load is reduced. This is the heavy dutypower mode setting, for heavy loads to be powered on and off with theengine maintaining maximum power output the entire duration and themanual high output breaker for synchronous alternator (24) stays engagedto provide a safe breaker system properly calibrated for the high outputsetting.

If the automatic high output power load current setting by means of theCPU selector/s for modes (32) and/or Manual or automatic transfer switchto change from inverter generator to the synchronous alternator (28) isselected, the CPU (14) will monitor the electrical load demand by meansof the Current sensing unit (15), Inverter generator current sensor(45), Synchronous alternator current sensor (46), Engine speed sensingunit (16), Electronic engine speed control (19) and Engine ECU (3) inaccordance with the load current by means of the Current sensing unit(15), Inverter generator current sensor (45) and Synchronous alternatorcurrent sensor (46) and the CPU activated transfer switch for highoutput breaker for synchronous alternator (26) stays engaged at alltimes to provide a safe breaker system properly calibrated for the highoutput setting.

The automatic mode would operate at high power level until the load isreduced. The CPU (14) will monitor the reduced electrical load by meansof the Current sensing unit (15), Inverter generator current sensor (45)and Synchronous alternator current sensor (46). Then after apredetermined manual or automatic time interval for the reducedelectrical load, set within the CPU (14). The CPU (14) would then engagethe CPU activated transfer switch for medium output breaker for invertergenerator (25) to match the line current requirement by means of theCurrent sensing unit (15), Inverter generator current sensor (45) andSynchronous alternator current sensor (46).

The Inverter generator (4) will now be engaged to power the lowerelectrical power requirements and the and the Synchronous alternator (6)will be disengaged by means the CPU (14) and the CPU activated transferswitch for high output breaker for synchronous alternator (26) and lefton standby and monitored by the CPU (14) and the Current sensing unit(15), Inverter generator current sensor (45) and Synchronous alternatorcurrent sensor (46) until the next time a high power electrical loadrequirement is encountered.

The CPU (14) also monitors the Inverter generator (4) components bymeans of the Rectifier temperature sensor (10) and the DC to AC invertertemperature sensor (8). This enables the CPU (14) to closely monitor notonly the electrical load by means of the Current sensing unit (15),Inverter generator current sensor (45) and Synchronous alternatorcurrent sensor (46) but also the temperature of the Rectifying system(9) and the Inverter generator (4).

When the CPU selector/s for modes (32) and/or Manual or automatictransfer switch to change between the inverter generator and thesynchronous alternator (28) was in the manual medium output mode and theCPU (14) receives a signal from either the Rectifier temperature sensor(10) and/or the DC to AC inverter temperature sensor (8) that there isan overheating situation, the CPU (14) can perform an automatic shutdownof the Inverter generator (4) to protect the equipment and the outputpower will stop.

The Inverter generator (4) will not be able to produce output power bymeans of the Rectifier temperature sensor (10) and the DC to AC invertertemperature sensor (8) until the Rectifying system (9) and the Invertergenerator (4) are cooled to a safe temperature. The Engine (2) can butnot limited to: continue to run offering cooling air flow through theInverter generator (4) components to bring down the produced hightemperature of the Rectifying system (9) and the Inverter generator (4).

When the CPU selector/s for modes (32) and/or Manual or automatictransfer switch to change between the inverter generator and thesynchronous alternator (28) was in the automatic medium output mode andthe CPU (14) receives a signal from either the Rectifier temperaturesensor (10) and/or the DC to AC inverter temperature sensor (8) thatthere is an overheating situation, the CPU (14) can automatically shiftthe output current from the Inverter generator (4) by means of the CPUactivated transfer switch medium output breaker for the invertergenerator (25).

Then the CPU (14) will increase engine speed to set proper frequencyregulation by means of the engine ECU (3), Engine speed sensing unit(16), Electronic engine speed control (19) and then activate theSynchronous alternator (6) by means of the CPU activated transfer switchhigh output breaker for the synchronous alternator (26) and disengagethe Inverter generator (4) by means of the CPU activated transfer switchmedium output breaker for the inverter generator (25).

Now the Synchronous alternator (6) carries the electrical load whichallows the Rectifying system (9) and the Inverter generator (4) to cooldown to protect the components. The CPU (14) will monitor thetemperature of the Rectifying system (9) and the Inverter generator (4)by means of the Rectifier temperature sensor (10) and the DC to ACinverter temperature sensor (8) and the CPU (14) will monitor linecurrent load by means of the Current sensing unit (15), Invertergenerator current sensor (45) and Synchronous alternator current sensor(46) and the CPU (14) will continue operation of the Synchronousalternator (6) by means of the CPU activated transfer switch high outputbreaker for the inverter generator (26) until the high requiredelectrical load is reduced.

The automatic medium mode with the Inverter generator (4) will not beable to be engaged and produce output power until the Rectifying system(9) and the Inverter generator (4) are cooled to a safe temperature andmonitored by means of the CPU (14), Rectifier temperature sensor (10)and the DC to AC inverter temperature sensor (8).

When the CPU (14) and the Current sensing unit (15), Inverter generatorcurrent sensor (45) and Synchronous alternator current sensor (46)monitor the high load subside to a lower electrical load and theRectifying system (9) and the Inverter generator (4) are cooled down toan acceptable level by means of the Rectifier temperature sensor (10)and the DC to AC inverter temperature sensor (8).

The CPU (14) can disengage the Synchronous alternator (6) by means ofthe CPU activated transfer switch high output breaker for the invertergenerator (26) and engage the Inverter generator (4) and the CPUactivated transfer switch for medium output breaker (25) to match theline current requirement by means of the Current sensing unit (15),Inverter generator current sensor (45) and Synchronous alternatorcurrent sensor (46).

The configuration of the Inverter generator high frequency permanentmagnet alternator (5) and the Synchronous 50 cycle or 60 cyclealternator (6) can be mechanically connected to the engine (2) or theengine (2) can be mechanically connected to the Inverter generator highfrequency permanent magnet alternator (5) and an optional Electricclutch (37) or a Manual or centrifugal clutch (38) can be added betweenthe Inverter generator high frequency permanent magnet alternator (5)and the Synchronous 50 cycle or 60 cycle alternator (6).

This would further increase the operational efficiency of the inventionby eliminating bearing and windage losses from the Synchronousalternator (6) when not in use.

There can also be an optional Inverter generator storage power system(39), Inverter generator storage power system voltage sensor (40)Inverter generator storage power system charging system (41) that can beadded to the invention.

There are many different procedures this Inverter generator storagepower system (39) can be implemented. Here are a few examples but notlimited to: The first use allows the DC to AC inverter (7) to assist theSynchronous alternator (6) for short term to enable greater surgecapabilities to start large motor loads, similar in operation of ahybrid vehicle today, whereas the internal combustion engine is assistedby an electric motor for increased short term power output.

All the mechanical power from the Engine (2) is directed towards theSynchronous alternator (6) when in the high output mode and the Invertergenerator high frequency alternator (5) is freewheeling, instead ofsupplying electrical power to the DC to AC inverter (7).

The CPU (14) can control the Engine (2) and Synchronous alternator (6)to produce proper voltage and frequency regulation while monitoring therequired load by means of the Current sensing unit (15), Invertergenerator current sensor (45), Synchronous alternator current sensor(46), Engine speed sensing unit (16), Electronic engine speed control(19) and the Engine ECU (3). There is a Synchronous alternator voltageregulation unit (20) and Synchronous alternator frequency regulationunit (21) in accordance with the load current by means of the Currentsensing unit (15), Inverter generator current sensor (45) andSynchronous alternator current sensor (46).

There is a Synchronizing unit for the inverter generator and synchronousalternator (22) that enables the CPU (14) to monitor and control boththe Inverter generator electrical output (43) and the Synchronousalternator electrical outputs (44) outputs and perfectly combines andmatches them in both frequency and voltage to enable smooth transferfrom one power setting to another to the required electrical load orhave the capability of combining both the Inverter generator electricaloutputs (43) and the Synchronous alternator electrical outputs (44) in ashort term, for high surge capability by means of the Synchronizing unitfor the inverter generator and synchronous alternator (22).

The Synchronizing unit for the inverter generator and synchronousalternator (22) will keep the both the Inverter generator electricaloutputs (43) and the Synchronous alternator electrical outputs (44)synchronized and enable the two units to work together with the Invertergenerator storage power system (39) supplying its stored electrical DCpower to the Inverter generator (4), Therefore, assisting theSynchronous alternator (6) for short term high electrical demandsituations by means of the Synchronizing unit for the inverter generatorand synchronous alternator (22).

Another advantage of the Inverter generator storage power system (39)assisting the Engine (2) and the Synchronous alternator (6) is thecapability for the CPU (14) to regulate the engine (2) rpm moreprecisely when encountering quick heavy surge loads. The CPU (14) willmonitor the required load by means of the Current sensing unit (15),Inverter generator current sensor (45), Synchronous alternator currentsensor (46), Engine speed sensing unit (14), Electronic engine speedcontrol (17) and the Engine ECU (3).

The high surge will place a high mechanical load on the Engine (2) andthe CPU (14) can activate the Inverter generator storage power system(39) supplying its stored electrical DC power to the Inverter generator(4) to assist the Synchronous alternator (6) for short term highelectrical demand situations.

This can greatly improve the voltage and frequency regulation outputfrom the Inverter generator electrical outputs (43) and Synchronousalternator electrical outputs (44) and avoid dips in frequency andvoltage, due to the quick heavy surge placed on the Synchronousalternator (6) trying to slow the Engine (2) speed below the regulationrequired but not limited to: achieve 50 or 60 cycles by means of the CPU(14), Rectifier temperature sensor (10), Current sensing unit (15),Inverter generator current sensor (45), Synchronous alternator currentsensor (46) Engine speed sensing unit (14), Electronic engine speedcontrol (17), Engine ECU (3) and Synchronizing unit for the Invertergenerator and synchronous alternator (22).

There is an Inverter generator storage power system voltage sensor (40)that is connected to the CPU (14) and the CPU (14) monitors the voltagein the Inverter generator storage power system (39) at all times.

When the heavy electrical load is reduced to the Synchronous alternator(6), Inverter generator (4) and the Inverter generator storage powersystem (39), the CPU (14) will monitor the electrical load by means ofthe Current sensing unit (15), Inverter generator current sensor (45)and Synchronous alternator current sensor (46) and if there wassufficient mechanical power left from the engine (2) after producing therequired mechanical power needed to produce the electrical power fromthe Synchronous alternator (6).

The CPU (14) will then engage the Inverter generator storage powersystem charging system (41) at a calculated charge rate and load to theEngine (2), set forth by means of the CPU (14) and the Current sensingunit (15), Inverter generator current sensor (45) and Synchronousalternator current sensor (46) to calculate Engine (2) load andreplenish the Inverter generator storage power system (39) for the nexttime the Inverter generator (4) is required to assist the Synchronousalternator (6) in a short term, high surge situation by means of the CPU(14), Synchronizing unit for the inverter generator and synchronousalternator (22) and Current sensing unit (15), Inverter generatorcurrent sensor (45) and Synchronous alternator current sensor (46).

Another procedure the Inverter generator storage power system (39) isthe capability to assist the Inverter generator (4) in either the manualor automatic medium power output modes, for short term high surgeelectrical loads while the CPU (14) monitors the electrical load bymeans of the Current sensing unit (15), Inverter generator currentsensor (45) and Synchronous alternator current sensor (46).

The capability to use the stored electrical potential in the Invertergenerator storage power system (39) enables the CPU (14) to choose theInverter generator (4) to stay in the automatic medium power output fora short time frame, without the need to engage the Synchronousalternator (6) by means of the CPU (14) and the CPU activated transferswitch high output breaker for synchronous alternator (26). ThisInverter generator storage power system (39) assist procedure alsoenables the most stable and highest quality of electrical output fromthe Inverter generator (4).

Another procedure the Inverter generator storage power system (39) iscapable of is the silent run mode. The CPU (14) can be manually orautomatically programed by means of the CPU selector/s for modes (32)and/or Manual or automatic transfer switch to change between theinverter generator and the synchronous alternator (28) and this modeenables the Engine (2) to shut completely off and the Inverter generatorstorage power system (39) and the DC to AC inverter (7) will supply theelectrical power to the load.

The silent run mode enables the Engine (2), Inverter generator highfrequency permanent magnet alternator (5) and the Synchronous alternator(6) to be shut down during but not limited to: extreme light loadsituations ie: night time, small lights, charging cell phone, etc.

There is an Inverter generator storage power system voltage sensor (40)that is connected to the CPU (14) and the CPU (14) monitors the voltagein the Inverter generator storage power system (39). When the voltagedrops to a predetermined level by means of the CPU selector/s for modes(32), the CPU (14) will signal the Engine (2) to start and operate at anrpm that produces the highest fuel efficiency per given mechanical load,by means of Engine ECU, Engine speed sensing unit (16), Electronicengine speed control (19).

When the Inverter generator storage power system (39) is fully chargedthe Inverter generator storage power system voltage sensor (40) willsignal the CPU (14) and signal the Engine (2) to shutdown back to thesilent mode. If the invention was left in the low power silent mode bymeans of the CPU selector/s for modes (32), it would be possible but notlimited to; offering 48 hours or more operational times for one fueltank in a portable generator.

There is an Inverter generator storage power system charging system (41)connected to the DC inputs on the Inverter generator storage powersystem (39), the CPU (14) monitors the Inverter generator storage powersystem (39) by means of the Inverter generator storage power systemvoltage sensor (40) and when the Inverter generator storage power system(39) voltage drops to a predetermined level by means of the CPUselector/s for modes (32) the CPU (14) starts the engine (2) and engagesthe Inverter generator storage power system charging system (41) byeither a manual programmable charge rate by means of the CPU selector/sfor modes (32) or an automatic charge rate by means of the CPU (14) andCurrent sensing unit (15), Inverter generator current sensor (45) andSynchronous alternator current sensor (46) to calculate engine load andproperly calculated charge rate load, to replenish the Invertergenerator storage power system (39).

This silent run mode with its fuel saving capabilities, enable theinvention to be but not limited to: a generator for homes and businessesthat offers the highest fuel efficiency possible. The silent run modeoperation is similar to the function of a hybrid vehicle when it’s intraffic, the engine shuts down and the battery powers the vehicle in alight load situation. When the vehicle enters a high load situation ie:entering a highway, the vehicles engine is engaged to power the vehicleand the battery is replenished by means of the onboard battery charger.

The invention is more durable and robust than conventional invertergenerator designs and enables better fuel economy than conventionalsynchronous alternator designs currently available today.

In the most basic configuration of the invention but not limited to:operates as follows: The user can manually select the Inverter generator(4) to operate as a known conventional mass produced inverter generatoravailable today by means of the Manual or automatic transfer switch tochange between the inverter generator and the synchronous alternator(28) and the Manual medium output breaker for inverter generator (23).

When the selected manual mode, the Inverter generator (4) electricaloutput would pass through the Manual medium output breaker for invertergenerator (23) to supply electrical power to load with proper breakersystems for safety. When the selected automatic mode the Manual mediumoutput breaker for inverter generator (23) is switched off and theInverter generator (4) electrical output would pass through the CPUactivated transfer switch medium output breaker for inverter generator(25) to supply electrical power to load with proper breaker systems forsafety.

When in the automatic mode, the CPU (14) will monitor the electricalload by means of the Current sensing unit (15) and Inverter generatorcurrent sensor (45) and if the electrical load becomes but not limitedto: a constant high load situation, the CPU (14) will increase enginespeed to set proper frequency regulation by means of the engine ECU (3),Engine speed sensing unit (16), Electronic engine speed control (19) andthen activate the Synchronous alternator (6) by means of the CPUactivated transfer switch high output breaker for the inverter generator(26) and disengage the Inverter generator (4) by means of the CPUactivated transfer switch medium output breaker for the invertergenerator (25).Then the Synchronous alternator (6) will carry the highelectrical demand until the electrical load is reduced for a but notlimited to: a precalulated time frame.

The user can manually select the Synchronous alternator (6) to operatesimilar to a conventional mass produced synchronous alternator availabletoday, by means of the Manual or automatic transfer switch to changebetween the inverter generator and the synchronous alternator (28) andthe Manual high output breaker for synchronous alternator (24). When theselected manual mode, the Synchronous alternator (6) electrical outputwould pass through the Manual high output breaker for synchronousalternator (24) to supply electrical power to load with proper breakersystems for safety.

When the selected automatic mode, the Synchronous alternator (6)electrical output would pass through the CPU activated transfer switchhigh output breaker for synchronous alternator (26) to supply electricalpower to load with proper breaker systems for safety.

When in the automatic mode, the Manual high output breaker forsynchronous alternator (24) is switched off and the CPU (14) willmonitor the electrical load by means of the Current sensing unit (15)and the Synchronous alternator current sensor (46) and if the electricalload becomes but not limited to: a constant low load situation, the CPU(14) will activate the Inverter generator (4) by means of the CPUactivated transfer switch medium output breaker for inverter generator(25) and disengage the Synchronous alternator (6) by means of the CPUactivated transfer switch high output breaker for synchronous alternator(26).

The Inverter generator (4) will carry the lower electrical demand untilthe electrical load is once again brought up to a high load situationfor a but not limited to: a precalulated time frame. When the automaticmode is selected the CPU (14) can but not limited to: enable theInverter generator (4) and the CPU activated transfer switch mediumoutput breaker for inverter generator (25) to operate at lower powerdemands and then engage the Synchronous alternator (6) and the CPUactivated transfer switch high output breaker for synchronous alternator(26) when higher power demand are required.

The invention operates as a one complete generator, incorporating 2completely different types of known generators/alternators. Bothgenerator/alternator designs offer advantages and disadvantages whencompared to each other.

The invention enables to have one generator that operates at maximumefficiency and durability at all times. First, the inverter generator(4) offers increased fuel economy and longer run times between fill ups.They offers grid like power with great voltage and frequency stabilitywith low distortion electrical output. Inverter generators cannot handlelong duration, maximum electrical loads and are also not designed forheavy inductive loads and constant on and off high surge loads. Veryclean electrical power, lighter duty.

Second, the Synchronous alternator (6) is more heavy duty, reliable anddurable at powering long duration maximum electrical loads and heavyinductive loads, high surge loads, power heavy duty machinery, tools,home cooking appliances, well pumps and etc. but produce less precisevoltage, frequency stability with higher distortion, electrical poweroutput, with a higher fuel consumption rate compared, to the invertergenerator. Not as clean electrical power but heavy duty.

By using a fully controllable dual generator system, with the Invertergenerator (4) and Synchronous alternator (6) working as one flexiblepower generator, enables the invention to use both strong points on eachdesign, without any shortcomings from either the inverter generator andsynchronous alternator designs contain when used alone.

Also, the capability of the Inverter generator (4) assisting theSynchronous alternator (6) by means of the optional Inverter generatorstorage power system (39) and the Synchronizing unit for the invertergenerator and synchronous alternator (22) enables the invention toproduce very clean, very tight frequency regulation, heavy dutyelectrical power that conventional synchronous alternator design cannotoffer.

The Engine (2) provides the mechanical energy which turns both theInverter generator high frequency permanent magnet alternator (5) andthe Synchronous alternator (6). Both the Inverter generator (4) and theSynchronous alternator (6) can be but not limited to: configured into asingle or 3 phase and either a 50 cycle or 60 cycles design.

There is but not limited to: a Manual or automatic switch to changebetween the inverter generator to the synchronous alternator (28) tochange from the Inverter generator (4) to the Synchronous alternator(6). This enables the user the option of using either power source. TheInverter generator (4) for but not limited to: medium electrical outputrequirements and the Synchronous alternator (6) for demanding,continuous, high electrical output requirements.

To operate the Inverter generator (4), the Engine ECU (3) works with theCPU (14), Current sensing unit (15), Inverter generator current sensor(45), Synchronous alternator current sensor (46) Engine speed sensingunit (16) and the Electronic engine speed control (19) to enable preciseengine control and speed to produce sufficient mechanical power from theEngine (2) to operate the Inverter generator (4) and handle theelectrical demand load in a variable speed manner.

To operate the Synchronous alternator (6) the Engine ECU (3) works withthe CPU (14), Current sensing unit (15), Inverter generator currentsensor (45), Synchronous alternator current sensor (46) Engine speedsensing unit (16), Electronic engine speed control (19) to enableprecise engine control and speed to produce sufficient mechanical powerfrom the Engine (2) to operate the Synchronous alternator (6) with theSynchronous alternator voltage regulation unit (20) and the Synchronousalternator frequency regulation unit (21) to ensure precise frequencyand voltage regulation and handle the electrical demand load in aprecise fixed speed manner.

The manual output mode is as follows, this is just one example of themany configurations this invention can be conformed to. The Invertergenerator (4) operates completely independent from the Synchronousalternator (6). There is a CPU selector/s for modes (32) that enables toengage the manual mode in the CPU (14) and the user can manuallydetermine either the Inverter generator (4) or the Synchronousalternator (6) to operate.

If the Inverter generator (4) manual medium mode only is chosen, bymeans of the CPU selector for modes (32) the Inverter generator (4) willoperate in a similar manner as conventional inverter generators byvarying the engine speed, to a higher engine speed when the electricaldemand increases and a lower engine speed when the electrical demanddecreases.

Here is just one example of the medium power operational engine rpm butnot limited to: this is a lower rpm setting than a conventional invertergenerator but the invention can operate at the higher engine speedsimilar to what conventional inverter generators normally operate aswell, 3,000 - 4,500 rpm, which will increase fuel consumption and enginewear.

This is but not limited to: the more durable, fuel efficient, industrialengine speeds varying between 1,800 to 2,700 rpm, depending on theelectrical load. The Engine (2) mechanical power output is perfectlymatched to follow the required variable electrical power demand from theload to the Inverter generator (4) by means of the Engine ECU (3) workswith the CPU (14), Current sensing unit (15), Inverter generator currentsensor (45), Synchronous alternator current sensor (46), Engine speedsensing unit (16), Electronic engine speed control (19) to produceproper electrical power, stable frequency and voltage regulation to theload. There is a manual medium power output breaker for invertergenerator (23) to protect the equipment from overload.

If the Synchronous alternator (6) manual high output mode only ischosen, by means of the CPU selector for modes (32), the manual highoutput mode can be locked in to the most powerful mode by means of theCPU selector for modes (32) the engine speed will be increased by theCPU (14), Engine ECU (3), Current sensing unit (15), Inverter generatorcurrent sensor (45), Synchronous alternator current sensor (46), Enginespeed sensing unit (16), Electronic engine speed control (19).

The Synchronous alternator (6) will operate in a similar manner as aconventional synchronous alternator and operate continuously but notlimited to: at a fixed 3,600 rpm engine speed if a 2 pole designsynchronous alternator design was incorporated or a fixed 1,800 rpmengine speed if a 4 pole design synchronous alternator design wasincorporated providing 60 cycles frequency and proper voltage to theload by the CPU (14), Engine ECU (3), Current sensing unit (15),Inverter generator current sensor (45), Synchronous alternator currentsensor (46), Engine speed sensing unit (16), Electronic engine speedcontrol (19), Synchronous alternator voltage regulation unit (20) andthe Synchronous alternator frequency regulation unit (21). There is aManual high power output breaker for synchronous alternator (24) toprotect the equipment from overload.

There is an economy mode which enables the Inverter generator (4) tooperate between but not limited to: low 1,200 or 1,800 rpm when therequired electrical power is minimal. The output power is monitored bythe Current sensing unit (15), Inverter generator current sensor (45)and Synchronous alternator current sensor (46) and when the electricaldemand increases, the Engine ECU (3), CPU (14) can increase the enginespeed up to but not limited to: 2,700 or more rpm by means of theElectronic engine speed control (19) and the Engine speed sensing unit(16) to increase the mechanical input power to drive the increasedelectrical load demand.

When the electrical load is decreased, the CPU (14) will monitor theload by means of the Current sensing unit (15), Inverter generatorcurrent sensor (45), Synchronous alternator current sensor (46) andlower the engine speed by means of the Electronic engine speed control(19), Engine speed sensing unit (16) and the Engine ECU (3), to conservefuel.

The invention can be configured in the automatic medium power - highoutput mode by means of the CPU selector for modes (32). The automaticmode allows the Inverter generator (4) to operate as mentionedpreviously. When the CPU (14) monitors an electrical load that exceedsthe Engine (2) and the Inverter generator (4) power capability by meansof the current sensing unit (15), Inverter generator current sensor (45)and Synchronous alternator current sensor (46).

The CPU (14) will increase engine speed by means of the Engine speedsensing unit (16) and the Electronic engine speed control (19) and theEngine ECU (3) to but not limited to: 1,800 rpm in a 4 pole or 3,600 rpmin a 2 pole 60 cycle AC alternator design, incorporated in theSynchronous alternator (6).

The Inverter generator (4) can have a surge of but not limited to: 30seconds. After that time interval, if the electrical demand stays in ahigh constant load, The CPU (14) will set the engine speed by means ofthe Engine speed sensing unit (16) and the Electronic engine speedcontrol (19) and the Engine ECU (3) to but not limited to: to produceproper AC frequency regulation from the Synchronous alternator (6).

Then the CPU (14) can disengage the Inverter generator (4) by means ofdisengaging the CPU activated transfer switch medium output breaker (25)and engaging the Synchronous alternator (6) by means of the CPUactivated transfer switch high output breaker (26) to protect theequipment when in the high output mode. This high output mode canprovide continuous maximum electrical power long term.

When the Inverter generator (4) is at maximum surge mode for a timeinterval of but not limited to: 30 seconds and the Engine (2) rpm isincreased to but not limited to: 1,800 or 3,600 rpm by means of the CPU(14) the Electronic engine speed control (19), Engine speed sensing unit(16) and the Engine ECU (3).

The CPU (14) instructs the Inverter generator (4) to operate at any rpmbetween but not limited to: these said engine rpm as well in acompletely varying rpm manner to configure to the varying electricalload but the mentioned set engine speeds are to display simply thefunction of each mode.

When the electrical load is reduced to a but not limited to:precalulated level for a predetermined time, the CPU (14), Currentsensing unit (15), Inverter generator current sensor (45) and theSynchronous alternator current sensor (46) will monitor the electricalload and begin to have the invention switch, from the operation of thehigh powered Synchronous alternator (6) mode back to the energyefficient Inverter generator (4) mode. The said precalulated level ofelectrical load and predetermined timeframe can be either manually orautomatically programed by means of the CPU selector/s for modes (32).

Once the electrical load is reduced to a but not limited to:precalulated level for the said predetermined timeframe, the CPU (14)will disengage the Synchronous alternator (6) by means of disengagingthe CPU activated transfer switch high output breaker (26) and engagethe Inverter generator (4) by means of engaging the CPU activatedtransfer switch medium output breaker (25).

If there was a 60 cycle electrical load requirement, the operation modesbut not limited to: economy mode can set the engine speed at 1,800 rpm,the medium output mode can set the engine speed at 2,700 rpm and thehigh output mode can set the engine speed at 3,600 rpm if a 2 polesynchronous alternator design was chosen. These examples can beconfigured into but not limited to: any 2 pole, 4 pole or 6 polesynchronous alternator design to produce either single or 3 phaseoutput.

If there was a 50 cycle electrical load requirement, the operation modesbut not limited to: economy mode can set the engine speed at 1,500 rpm,the medium output mode can set the engine speed at 2,250 rpm and thehigh output mode can set the engine speed at 3,000 rpm if a 2 polesynchronous alternator design was chosen. These examples can beconfigured into but not limited to: any 2 pole, 4 pole or 6 polesynchronous alternator design to produce either single or 3 phaseoutput.

The CPU (14) can monitor the electrical demand by means of the Currentsensing unit (15), Inverter generator current sensor and the (45),Synchronous alternator current sensor (46) while the invention isoperating in the Inverter generator (4) mode and when the electricalload exceeds the precalulated level for a predetermined time interval ofbut not limited to: 30 seconds, the CPU (14) will again increase enginespeed to set proper frequency regulation from the Synchronous alternator(6), by means of the engine ECU (3), Engine speed sensing unit (16),Electronic engine speed control (19) and then activate the Synchronousalternator (6) and disengage the Inverter generator (4) by means of theCPU activated transfer switch medium output breaker (25) and engage theSynchronous alternator (6) by means of the CPU activated transfer switchhigh output breaker (26) and the Synchronous alternator (6) will beginto operate, powering the heavy electrical load indefinitely or until theheavy load subsides.

To further increase operational efficiency, there can be an either anElectric clutch (37) or Mechanical/centrifugal clutch (38) added betweenthe Inverter generator high frequency permanent magnet alternator (5)and the Synchronous alternator (6). This would enable greater fueleconomy from said arraignments of the said solid coupling of the two:Inverter generator high frequency permanent magnet alternator (5) andthe Synchronous alternator (6).

The CPU (14) can engage or disengage the Electric clutch (37) to enablethe Synchronous alternator (6) to be completely disengaged and stopspinning, then Inverter generator (4) mode is engaged by means of theCPU activated transfer switch medium output breaker (25).

Then when the high output Synchronous alternator (6) mode is required,the CPU (14) can raise the engine speed by means of the Engine speedsensing unit (16) and the Electronic engine speed control (19) and theEngine ECU (3) and when the engine speed is at but not limited to: 1,800rpm for a 4 pole and 3,600 rpm for a 2 pole synchronous alternatordesign.

The CPU (14) will energize the Electric clutch (37) and the Synchronousalternator (6) will now begin to spin at the same rpm as the Engine (2)and the Inverter generator high frequency permanent magnet alternator(5). Then the CPU (14) will disengage the Inverter generator (4) bymeans of the CPU activated transfer switch medium output breaker (25)and engage the Synchronous alternator (6) by means of the CPU activatedtransfer switch high output breaker (26) and the Synchronous alternator(6) will power the electrical load.

When said precalulated electrical load level for the said predeterminedtimeframe of the load is lowered determined by means of the CPU (14) andCurrent sensing unit (15), Inverter generator current sensor (45) andthe Synchronous alternator current sensor (46) the CPU (14) can nowengage the Inverter generator (4) mode by means of the CPU activatedtransfer switch medium output breaker (25) and disengage the Synchronousalternator (6) mode by means of the CPU activated transfer switch highoutput breaker (26) and the CPU (14) will lower the engine rpm to savefuel.

If a mechanical clutch (38) is added to the invention. The engagement ofthe mechanical clutch (38) can be but not limited to: a centrifugalclutch engagement system. The engine speed can raised or lowered toengage and disengage the mechanical/centrifugal clutch (38) by means ofthe CPU (14), Engine speed sensing unit (16), Electronic engine speedcontrol (19) and the Engine ECU (3) to below the engagement speed of themechanical clutch (38) to enable the Synchronous alternator (6) to becompletely disengaged and stop spinning when the Inverter generator (4)mode is engaged.

Then when the high output Synchronous alternator (6) mode is requiredthe CPU (14) can raise the engine speed by means of the Engine speedsensing unit (16) and the Electronic engine speed control (19) and theEngine ECU (3).

When the engine speed is at but not limited to: 1,800 rpm or 3,600 rpm,this will be slightly over but not limited to: the engagement speed ofthe mechanical/centrifugal clutch (38) set at but not limited to: 1,750or 3,500 rpm and the Synchronous alternator (6) will now spin at thesame rpm as the engine (2) and the Inverter generator high frequencypermanent magnet alternator (5).

When the Engine (2) rpm reaches the engagement speed of themechanical/centrifugal clutch (38), this engages the Synchronousalternator (6) and the CPU (14) can engage the CPU activated transferswitch high output breaker (26) and power the electrical load and theCPU can disengage the Inverter generator (4) by means of the CPUactivated transfer switch high output breaker (25).

When the precalulated electrical load level for the predeterminedtimeframe of the load is lowered determined by means of the CPU (14) andCurrent sensing unit (15), Inverter generator current sensor and the(45) and the Synchronous alternator current sensor (46) the CPU (14) cannow engage the Inverter generator (4) mode by means of the CPU activatedtransfer switch medium output breaker (25) and disengage the Synchronousalternator (6) mode by means of the CPU activated transfer switch highoutput breaker (26).

Then the CPU (14) lower the Engine (2) rpm by means of Engine speedsensing unit (16) and the Electronic engine speed control (19) and theEngine ECU (3) and the Engine (2) rpm will fall below the engagementspeed of the mechanical clutch (38). The mechanical clutch (38) willdisengage the Synchronous alternator (6) which will stop spinning andthen the CPU (4) will engage the Inverter generator (4) by means of theCPU activated transfer switch medium output breaker (25) to power theelectrical load.

These procedures of the Engine (2), Inverter generator (4), Synchronousalternator (6) operation with all said components enables the inventionto provide a highly flexible and capable electrical power generatingsystem in both electrical power production and fuel consumption.

This invention can be configured into many different designs to increasethe capabilities of each generator design. The invention in a sense, ablend of an inverter generator and a synchronous alternator combinedinto one unit, either working independently in the manual mode orworking in unison with the automatic mode by means of the Manual orautomatic switch to change between the inverter generator and thesynchronous alternator (28).

With the capability of the optional Inverter generator storage powersystem (39) to operate in the silent run mode. The CPU (14) can bemanually or automatically programed by means of the CPU selector/s formodes and the Manual or automatic switch to change between the invertergenerator and the synchronous alternator (28) which enables the Engine(2) to shut off completely and the Inverter generator storage powersystem (39) and the DC to AC inverter (7) supply the electrical needs tothe load.

This mode enables the Engine (2), Inverter generator high frequencypermanent magnet alternator (5) and the Synchronous alternator (6) to beshut down during light load situations ie: night time, small lights,charging cell phone, etc.

There is an Inverter generator storage power system voltage sensor (40)that is connected to the CPU (14) and the CPU (14) monitors the voltagein the Inverter generator storage power system (39). When the voltagedrops to a predetermined level, the CPU (14) will signal the Engine (2)to start and operate at an engine speed that produces the highest fuelefficiency per given load.

There is a storage power system charging system (41) connected to DC toAC inverter (7) that recharges the inverter generator storage powersystem (39) once the Engine (2) starts. This mode with its fuel savingcapabilities.

Another capability of the invention is but not limited to: thecapability to use both the Inverter generator (4) and the Synchronousalternator (6) at the same time by means of the CPU (14) controllingboth the Inverter generator (4) output by means of the CPU activatedtransfer switch medium output breaker for inverter generator (25) to theInverter generator electrical outputs (43) and the Synchronousalternator (6) output by means of the CPU activated transfer switch highoutput breaker for inverter generator (26) to the Synchronous alternatorelectrical outputs (44).

This enables the extremely high quality AC power from the Invertergenerator (4) to the Inverter generator electrical outputs (43) to beused for light loads requiring the best AC power available but notlimited to: ie: computers, charging laptops, phones, charging cordlesstools or operating sensitive equipment at a jobsite.

Then the but not limited to: heavy, inductive loads from a home or ajobsite running larger, heavy power equipment AC power from theSynchronous alternator (6) to the Synchronous alternator electricaloutputs (44). The Inverter generator storage power system (39) canassist the Engine (2) by means of the CPU (14), Current sensing unit(15) Inverter generator current sensor (45) and the Synchronousalternator current sensor and the Synchronizing unit for the invertergenerator and synchronous alternator (22) to provide short term clean ACpower output, with proper frequency regulation and voltage from both theInverter generator (4) and the Synchronous alternator (6).

The invention enables the capability for a generator to contain twocompletely different electrical outputs, by means of the Invertergenerator electrical outputs (43) and the Synchronous alternatorelectrical outputs (44) operating both the Inverter generator (4) andSynchronous alternator (6) simultaneously by means of the CPU (14) bymeans of the Current sensing unit (15), Inverter generator currentsensor (45) and Synchronous alternator current sensor (46) and variesthe engine speed by means of Engine speed sensing unit (16) andElectronic engine speed control (19) in accordance with the load currentby means of the Current sensing unit (15), Inverter generator currentsensor (45) and Synchronous alternator current sensor (46), CPUselector/s for modes (32), CPU activated transfer switch medium outputbreaker for inverter generator (25) CPU activated transfer switch mediumoutput breaker for synchronous alternator (26) and Synchronizing unitfor the inverter generator and synchronous alternator (22) with orwithout the Inverter generator storage power system (39) to offer gridlike power for sensitive electronics and heavy duty inductive loads fromone generator.

The invention enables better fuel economy than conventional synchronousalternator designs. Also providing a more resilient and durablegenerator than conventional inverter generator designs currentlyavailable today, with even lower fuel consumption rates, due to theshutdown capability at night time or during lower power consumptionhours.

The invention enables the capability for a generator if left in the lowpower silent mode in an emergency, to provide the user a generator thatcan produce small amounts of electrical power 24 hours a day and requirethe least amount of fuel for extended power outages. Then in the samegenerator, have the capability to reliably inductive power heavy loadswith ease.

The invention enables the capability for a generator if left in themedium power to produce the highest fuel efficiency with the lowestnoise, matching todays inverter generators.

The invention enables the capability for a generator if left in the highpower to produce the highest continuous power level similar to today’sconventional synchronous alternator designs but with much greatervoltage and frequency regulation and almost matching conventionalinverter generator in AC quality, due to the capability to incorporatethe Inverter generator (4) to assist the Engine (2) powering theSynchronous alternator (6) by means of the Inverter generator storagepower system (39) and Synchronizing unit for the inverter generator andsynchronous alternator (22).

The invention enables the capability for a generator if left in theautomatic mode to produce the highest fuel efficiency with the lowestnoise and the highest continuous power level with greater voltage andfrequency regulation, in one complete generator system.

I claim:
 1. The invention claimed is, an electricity producing device,comprising: an Internal combustion engine (2), an Inverter generator (4)and a Synchronous alternator (6), all said elements, Internal combustionengine (2), Inverter generator (4) and Synchronous alternator (6), arecombined into one electrical generator unit.
 2. The invention claimedis, an electricity producing device, comprising: a known Internalcombustion engine (2) that produces rotational, mechanical input powerand is coupled to, in any order, a known Inverter generator (4) and aknown Synchronous alternator (6), enabling all said elements, knownInternal combustion engine (2), known Inverter generator (4) and knownSynchronous alternator (6) to rotate in sync with one another and arecombined into one electrical generator unit.
 3. The invention claimedis, an electricity producing device, comprising: an Internal combustionengine (2) supplies rotational input power and is coupled to both, inany order, an Inverter generator (4) and a Synchronous alternator (6),enabling all said elements, to rotate in sync with one another and arecombined into one electrical generator unit.
 4. The invention claimedis, an electricity producing device, as recited in claim 3, furthercomprising: that there is an Inverter generator high frequency permanentmagnet alternator (5), producing alternating current, which is thenconverted to direct current by means of a Rectifying system (9), a DC toAC inverter (7) is attached to the said direct current and producesalternating current, an Inverter generator pulse width modulationcontrol (18) is connected to the said alternating current to produceproper output voltage and frequency regulation alternating current andis connected to the Inverter generator alternating current output leads(43), said Synchronous alternator (6), producing alternating current, aSynchronous alternator voltage regulation unit (20), produce properalternating current voltage to the Synchronous alternator electricaloutputs (44).
 5. The invention claimed is, an electricity producingdevice, as recited in claim 3, further comprising: that there is a frame(1) an Engine ECU (3), said Inverter generator (4), further consist ofDC to AC inverter temperature sensor (8), Capacitors (11), CPU (14),Current sensing unit (15), Engine speed sensing unit (16), Invertergenerator current line filter (17), Electronic engine speed control(19), Synchronous alternator frequency regulation unit (21), Synchronousunit for the inverter generator and synchronous alternator (22),Inverter generator current sensor (45), Synchronous alternator currentsensor (46).
 6. The invention claimed is, an electricity producingdevice, as recited in claim 3, further comprising: that there is Manualmedium output breaker inverter generator (23), a Manual high outputbreaker for synchronous alternator (24), CPU activated transfer switchmedium output breaker inverter generator (25), CPU activated transferswitch high output breaker synchronous alternator (26), generatorcontrol panel (27), Manual or automatic transfer switch to change frominverter generator to the synchronous alternator (28), Electrical outputfor hard wiring (29), Electrical output for plug (30), On-off startingswitch selector (31), CPU selector for modes (32), fuel tank (33),Starting battery/capacitor power system (36).
 7. The invention claimedis, an electricity producing device, as recited in claim 3, furthercomprising: that there is an Electric clutch (37), between the Invertergenerator (4) and Synchronous alternator (6).
 8. The invention claimedis, an electricity producing device, as recited in claim 3, furthercomprising: that there is a Manual/centrifugal clutch (38) between theInverter generator (4) and Synchronous alternator (6).
 9. The inventionclaimed is, an electricity producing device, as recited in claim 3,further comprising: that there is an Inverter generator power system(39), Inverter generator power system voltage sensor (40), Invertergenerator power system charging system (41), Transformer (42).